ZIP ransomware : Complete Guide To Remove Ransomware From Infected Computer

ZIP ransomware : Threat Analysis

Name	ZIP ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	Not specified
Ransom demand	$200 in Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, malicious zip archives, intrusive adverts or fake links etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS

ZIP ransomware : Get specific knowledge about the culprit

ZIP ransomware is a recently detected malware that is likely developed to hack servers. As it has been classed as a ransomware but it does not encrypts your files but it added a password protected zip archive file into your compromised system. It applied a 8 characters strong and unique passcode which has not been decoded yet. Once it gains access into your system then it started to run their harmful activities on the affected system to do the damage into it. Once this malware takes your important or valuable files to their malicious servers then after it sends or display a ransom note on the compromised computer screen in a text form as "Unzip your ZIP files txt" file where the cyber criminals asks to contact them via an email which is "[email protected]" in order to know more details about the possibilities of data recovery.

As the attackers behind the ZIP ransomware promises to provide guaranteed recovery solutions but the security experts from Sweden highly suggested that it might be a big trap to grab money from your in spite of your valuable files recovery. So make contacts with the cyber hackers or trust on their promises might take you into a real danger so stay away from these frauds. These kinds of programs has been developed only to make money from the affected users and noting else. It might happens that the hackers may drop few of your files as a proof to make trust on them but it is not happen in reality. So avoid it. These all activities followed by the cyber criminals to take money from you. Once you send money then no one is going to help you in any way. So it is highly recommended to follow a removal immediately to remove ZIP ransomware from your system by using a trusted anti-malware on the infected PC. Then after run the backup to recover your damaged files. You can eliminate the malware by following below given manual instructions which is at the end of the post.  

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How To Remove ZIP ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

• Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

• You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

• Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

• Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all ZIP ransomware related process

• Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

• Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

• Now go to the Process tab and find out ZIP ransomware related process.

• Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

• Log on to Windows as Administrator.
• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

• Find System Tools and click System Restore.

• Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

• Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

• Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

• Now select the System Restore option from search results.
• From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

• Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

• Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

• Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

• Now Select Open System Restore option.

• Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

• Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

• Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

• Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

• Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the ZIP ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

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